Dave Jones Obituary (1937 - 2024)

David “Dave” Wm. Jones, 86 of Virden passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2024. He was born June 15, 1937, in Edinburg, son of William David and Vera Mae (Perry) Jones. He married Mildred “Millie” Favre on June 29, 1957, in Mt. Olive and she preceded him in death on April 20, 1999. Dave was the owner of Jones TV & Appliance Repair in Virden working alongside with his father then his two sons for 79 years. Dave’s father, Bill, opened the family business in 1945, with young Dave assisting him. He began operating the business in the late 1950’s and assisted his two sons until the day proceeding his passing. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Virden. David was a Master Mason for 62 years and membership with the Virden Lodge #161, Girard Chapter #132, Plural Member of Mt. Nebo in Carlinville, Hiram Council Cryptic Masons, and St. Omar #30 Commandry and involved with other appendant bodies. Dave was an avid gardener, beekeeper, and loved being a fan of the North Mac Panthers and his hometown of Virden. He is survived by his sons Bill (Laura) Jones of Girard and Mark Jones of Virden; daughters Yvonne (Kenny) Allen of Virden and Jacqueline (Scott) Myers of Virden; grandchildren Audrey (Tom) Thursby, Matthew (Julia) Evans, David Allen, Krystal Allen, Jacob Myers and Jonathan Myers; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers Tim (Lynn) Jones and Mike Jones and sister Grace Cain. In addition to his loving wife, Millie, he was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Susan Evans, son in infancy Jeffrey Michael, daughter in infancy Susan Annette, brother Garry Jones and sister Charlotte Bellm. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the Disciples of Christ First Christian Church in Virden with Rev. Dr. John Huxtable officiating. Burial will follow at Virden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden with a Masonic Service at 7:00 PM. Memorials are suggested and may be made to Knights Templar Eye Foundation and will be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden, who is honored to be caring for Dave’s family.